Moon’s Zen Moment… I talk about my sister Sun’s beautiful calligraphy painting she created while battling cancer.
The Zen Cat…
Moon’s Zen Moment…. On my way to my local juicer, I encountered this cat, which I named the “Zen Cat.” On my walks, I often see many cats in my neighborhood, but a little voice in my head told me to stop for this cat. In a moment of
Rain to Cleanse my Soul…
Moon’s Zen Moment… As a Southern CA resident, it does not rain very often here. We get rain more frequently during the winter months. When rain comes during the drought months, it feels like a shower of gifts, like a starving person who receives food. On a cold morning recently,
Dao Ceremony to Confer Enlightenment
Moon’s Zen Moment… I attended a Dao Ceremony conducted by a Daoist temple and master to receive the confirmation of “enlightenment.” As the ceremony is only conferred once in a person’s life, it is a special ceremony, which I felt honored to have participated in. As a prerequisite for the
Food Drive in My Neighborhood…
Moon’s Zen Moment…. Over the weekend, while passing by a local Catholic Church in my neighborhood, my mother and I encountered this food drive by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. When we witnessed people lined up with their carts to receive food, emotions came welling up inside
I am deeply thankful to you, my fellow humans
Moon’s Zen Moment… In honor of this upcoming Thanksgiving, I was reflecting on what I am most thankful for in my life. While there are infinite blessings in my life (God and the Universe have been so good to me) and so many people to thank, especially to my hubbie
My visit to Lotus Sculpture…
Moon’s very Zen Moment…. I visited Lotus Sculpture, a Buddhist & Hindu sculpture studio, founded by a fellow spiritual seeker Kyle Tortora. As I approached the front entrance, Kyle’s dog, Oso, greeted me with a few barks, which told me that he was the dutiful gate keeper. When Kyle came
“Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra
Moon’s Zen Moment… In this video, I talk about my wedding song “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra and the two reasons why it has so much meaning to me. Whenever I hear it, tears start rolling down my cheeks.
Breakfast Coffee with the Zen Rocks…
Moon’s Zen Moment… My mornings are the most precious time for me because it allows me to reflect and appreciate all of the blessings the Universe has conferred in my life. As I take long walks in the mornings sometimes, I always pass this tiny park (only few blocks from
Zen Music for the New Ying & Yang Living Website
Moon’s Zen Moment…. As part of my new website launch for Ying & Yang Living (which will happen in just a couple of weeks!), I was searching for the right music to place when visitors come! I wanted music that felt Zen and spiritual at the same time. My friend
In Memory of my Father, Byong Tae Cho….
Moon’s Zen Moment… My father, who was born into a poor family in Korea, grew up with a lot of hardships. Being the first of 7 children with enormous responsibilities and raised during two brutal wars, he was just a victim of a difficult environment. I can say with certainty
“Just Be Glad To Be Here…”
Moon’s Zen Moment…. I have been feeling anxiety ridden this whole week, and tried many things to relieve and release it: praying to my sister Sun and to the Universe; reading spiritual books; writing; getting counseling from my family, etc. While such activities usually put me in a place of
Breakfast in My Garden Patio…
Moon’s Healthy Journey… As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so breakfast peace is the most important time for me. When the weather starts to get warm, I love to have breakfast in my garden patio. Here, I have my favorite blueberry bagel (yum!!)